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Reasons to use our Canonbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Canonbury solicitors work in partnership with Canonbury estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require
  • 2 Canonbury solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Canonbury conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 3 This site is the first site offering you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Canonbury will be conducted by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Canonbury conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Canonbury property deals can be made significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Canonbury since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Canonbury

My aunt informed me that in buying a property in Canonbury there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Canonbury which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Canonbury should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am purchasing a property in Canonbury. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Yorkshire BS be concerned?

Given that your lender is Yorkshire BS your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Yorkshire BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Yorkshire BS where a lease does not satisfy these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Canonbury.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Canonbury off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Santander. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.

Just acquired a semi-detached house in Canonbury , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My Canonbury conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the land registry aspects are concluded.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Canonbury registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises so registration formalities is not usually top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Canonbury prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Canonbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Canonbury especially if they are familiar with such properties in Canonbury.

I am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Canonbury for less than £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Canonbury, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the agent informed us that the owners will only go ahead if we instruct the agent's chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Canonbury

We suspect that the owner is not behind this ultimatum. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to appoint your preferred Canonbury conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will give the estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.

I am the leaseholder of a ground floor flat in Canonbury. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum due for a lease extension?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to make a decision on the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Canonbury property is 5C Stoke Newington Road in April 2010. the Tribunal therefore concludes that the premium to be paid for the extended lease is £700.00 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 80.5 years.

What are the frequently found deficiencies that you come across in leases for Canonbury properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Canonbury. All leases are unique and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the premises Insurance obligations

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. HSBC Bank, Chelsea Building Society, and Barclays Direct all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Canonbury regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Canonbury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Grazing Hill Ltd, 67a Halliford Street, Islington, London, N1 3HF
  • Raymond & Co, Suite 1h, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, London, London, N1 3QP
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Montague Solicitors Ltd, 201 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ
  • Guney Clark & Ryan Solicitors Limited, 58 Green Lanes, London, London, N16 9NH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Canonbury regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Canonbury practicing in commercial conveyancing in Canonbury. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Raymond & Co, Suite 1h, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, London, London, N1 3QP
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Montague Solicitors Ltd, 201 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ
  • Guney Clark & Ryan Solicitors Limited, 58 Green Lanes, London, London, N16 9NH
  • Riley & Co Solicitors Limited, 1 Stradbroke Road, London, London, N5 2PZ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Canonbury regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Canonbury but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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